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City of Margate (FL)

Florida Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
SolarAPP+ StatusNot accepted
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural,Digital Electrical
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: BUILDING

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: RESIDENTIAL

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: MECHANICAL

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: PLUMBING

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: FUEL GAS

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: ENERGY CONSERVATION

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: EXISTING BUILDING

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA BUILDING CODE: ACCESSIBILITY

2023 8TH EDITION FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE (NFPA)

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

SolarAPP+ Status
Not accepted
How Many Plansets Required
2
Revision Required
1
Rough Inspection
Rough Electrical
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Ee Stamp Required On SLD
Yes
Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural,Digital Electrical
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Ee Stamp Notes

Digitally Verified Signature

Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Setback Notes


Structural & loads

Wind Speed
165
Wind Notes

Exposure Category C ; HVHZ

Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
48
Structural Notes

PE Requirements:

  • Special Inspector Form, SIF, in the files section is required, but needs to have highlighted fields filled out by the installer and then sent to PE for stamping
  • SE / EE digital stamps on all PV pages, FL statute & PE Letter / Calcs
  • Digital separated stamped pages in a zip file
  • Plans must be landscape orientation with correct naming convention in a folder. Maximum page size is 24x36.
  • PV 1 thru PV 10 (any PV mentioned in the table of contents should by signed and sealed)
  • Need to show attachment calculations, wind load calcs, uplift pressures and need plan sheet to show all attachment to structure locations/ attachment points.
  • Digitally Verified Signature
Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates,MPUs
Allowed POI
Line Side Taps,PV Breaker,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Service Ground Requirements

GEC sized from 250.66 and should not be in the same raceway as the phase conductors per 250.6

Temperature Rating
75
De Rating Ampacity
0.96

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements
  • APPROVED PLANSET FOR REFERENCE
  • Plans must be single page, landscape orientation with correct naming convention in a folder called them.
  • Provide FULL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION PACKET for the roof racking system, if applicable.
  • ATTACH SIF (SEE FILES)
Roof Plan

Show all attachment point locations to the roof/structure.

Roof Plan Notes

All Jobs [Disconnect to be within 10 ft (690.15)]

Electrical Diagram
  • When using a combiner box, specify the model being used
  • Any existing wire runs called out in the plans must have conductor sizes called out. (any existing or applicable sub panels as well as the wire from utility meter to main service panel)
  • Provide Surge protection on plans and specs.
  • Provide listed Junction box specs

Taps

  • Piercing taps NOT ALLOWED
  • Utilize Polaris Taps
  • For a line side tap, show the EGC going directly from the AC disco to the grounding rod.
Electrical Diagram Notes

LST [Line Side Tap Device is suitable for use on the line side of service equipment]

Label Page

FLORIDA - 2020

Custom Placards Required
1

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the City of Margate (FL) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.